Night Patient Care Technician — Med-Surg, Growth & Benefits

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCA) to serve as a bedside caregiver, assisting with daily living activities and clinical tasks. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, safety, and collaboration with the bedside RN in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The PCA will help with meals, mobility, hygiene, and linen management, while monitoring patient conditions and reporting any abnormalities promptly.

Qualifications

• Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or attainment at the completion of the IU Health PCA education program.
• Requires knowledge of care appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patients served.
• Requires up-to-date knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires ability to maintain concentration with interruptions and noise.
• Requires ability to exercise judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Requires ability to set priorities and manage a high workload within limited time.
• Requires knowledge of procedures, equipment, software and standards related to patient care activities for non-licensed roles.
• Requires knowledge of infection control principles.
• Requires ability to perform physically demanding, repetitious movements.
• Requires ability to read and perform basic math.
• Requires organization and attention to details.
• Requires good personal hygiene and aseptic techniques to prevent infection.

Responsibilities

• Provide drinks, assist with meal ordering and encourage walking.
• Assist with baths and provide clean linens and gowns for patients.
• Provide clinical assistance to the bedside RN by obtaining vital signs and reporting abnormalities.
• Maintain patient safety with gait belts, bed and chair alarms, and staying within arm's reach during movement.
• Support patients in a fast-paced hospital environment with compassionate care.

Skills

Compassionate bedside manner

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Attention to safety procedures

Basic math skills

Education

Basic Life Support certification (AHA)

Job description

IU Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCA) to serve as a bedside caregiver, assisting with daily living activities and clinical tasks. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction, safety, and collaboration with the bedside RN in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The PCA will help with meals, mobility, hygiene, and linen management, while monitoring patient conditions and reporting any abnormalities promptly.